Janet Owen Archives | UNF Spinnaker

UNF faculty member named woman of influence

Danae Leake | Jul 26, 2016

The Jacksonville Business Journal is naming a UNF faculty member a “Woman of Influence.” Janet Owen, the Vice President of Governmental Affairs, said she was very surprised to receive the award.

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Editorial: Florida’s one percent chomps and chops other universities

Greg Parlier | Feb 11, 2012

Possible legislation threatens to take away the decision-making voice of college students.

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Governor suggests decreasing funding from Liberal Arts majors

Spinnaker | Oct 21, 2011

By Melody Hopkins and Rebecca Ely Gov. Rick Scott has suggested moving funding to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, majors and away from others. Specifically targeting anthropology,...

Letter to the editor

Spinnaker | Oct 6, 2011

I read with interest your editorial in the Sept. 28 issue, “No One Like You, No Choice But This,” regarding UNF’s freshmen residency requirement, set to begin summer 2012.

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Gov. Scott vetoes university infrastructure funds

Spinnaker | Jun 29, 2011

State universities might have to amp up their diet regimen after the latest round of gubernatorial vetoes this year, courtesy of Gov. Rick Scott. As part of a record $615 million vetoes, Scott cut nearly...

Florida continues to slash funds for schools

Spinnaker | Apr 12, 2011

As the state loses money, it looks to you to keep it afloat.

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Osprey Radio struggles to get on the air

Spinnaker | Aug 17, 2010

The Osprey Radio station manager should focus on the long term to be successful. Check out this article about how UNF students may have the chance to be heard by a much broader audience.

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Florida senate bill to cut Bright Futures, legislation hopes to save it from burning out

Spinnaker | Mar 30, 2010

The Florida Senate has cleared a bill which would reduce the payout from the Florida Bright Futures scholarship and require more from students initially seeking the scholarship. With state lottery revenue sagging, legislators are looking for ways to preserve Bright Futures without bankrupting it.

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Special legislative session leads to 4 percent budget cut

Spinnaker | Jan 21, 2009

Florida lawmakers approved a $2.8 billion package of budget cuts, reserve runs and fee increases, ending their 10-day special session Jan. 14. Educational spending will feel the brunt of...